General Assisted Living Resources
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Search for the facility
If you’re in California, this site provides licensing records, inspection reports, and complaints for RCFEs. This site contains five years’ worth of information on facilities. -
Caring.com
Offers reviews, cost comparisons, and checklists for selecting an assisted living facility. -
SeniorLiving.org
Provides guides on different types of senior care and facility comparisons. -
Alzheimers.gov
A government resource for families looking for memory care and dementia-related assisted living options. - Administration for Community Livingacl.gov
- American Public Human Services Associati/www.aphsa.org
- Health Finderwww.healthfinder.gov
- National Association of Social Workerswww.socialworkers.org
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Serviceswww.hhs.gov
State-Specific Assisted Living Regulations & Licensing
- National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL)Offers state-specific regulations and guidelines.
- Eldercare LocatorA government resource to find local services and licensed facilities.
- Benefits.gov Information on government benefits for seniors, including Medicaid and VA benefits.
- National Council on Aging (NCOA)Offers financial assistance programs and benefits checklists for seniors.
- VA Aid and Attendance ProgramInformation for veterans and spouses seeking assisted living benefits.
Checklists & Guides
- Medicare Nursing Home CompareThough it focuses on nursing homes, it provides quality ratings that can help with decision-making.
- Assisted Living Checklist (AARP)A useful guide with questions to ask when touring a facility.
- Family Caregiver Alliance Resources for family members transitioning a loved one into assisted living.